The first thing that you need to know is that BRIDGING THE GAP doesn't compare with ELEPHUNK. The opening track on BRIDGING THE GAP oozes with groove, and the whole album is generally funky. But the funk doesn't necessarily make this album good. The hip hop element is generally quite weak, ... Read review
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phenomenon on their debut long-player Behind The Front--it's hardly surprising they've called in the favour, getting her to guest on the hip-pop "Request Line" that clo...
phenomenon on their debut long-player Behind The Front--it's hardly surprising they've called in the favour, getting her to guest on the hip-pop "Request Line" that clo...
phenomenon on their debut long-player Behind The Front--it's hardly surprising they've called in the favour, getting her to guest on the hip-pop "Request Line" that closes the BEP's second coming, Bridging The Gap. An appropriate artist and title for an album that continues the group's 'hip-hop for the masses' ethic, supplying a steady flow of block party tunes ("Weekend", "Magic"), hard rap cuts ("It's On") and endless chart possibilities (Macy's "Request Line" and the Wyclef-featuring "Rap Song"). With no gang or sociological agendas to their lyrical content, the BEPs aim only to unite musical communities, serving up crowd pleasers designed to break down the barriers between true hip-hop and the charts: this is radio-friendly rap that doesn't veer too far over the slickness line (à la Puffy). And it works. The mixing of commercial tunes with the hardcore integrity of tracks like "On My Own" (feat. Les Nubian and Mos Def) and "Cali to New York" (feat. De La Soul) is seamless. It matters not the style, it's the quality that counts--and on that front, Bridging The Gaps is supremely blessed. --Dan Gennoe
phenomenon on their debut long-player Behind The Front--it's hardly surprising they've called in the favour, getting her to guest on the hip-pop "Request Line" that closes the BEP's second coming, Bridging The Gap. An appropriate artist and title for an album that continues the group's 'hip-hop for the masses' ethic, supplying a steady flow of block party tunes ("Weekend", "Magic"), hard rap cuts ("It's On") and endless chart possibilities (Macy's "Request Line" and the Wyclef-featuring "Rap Song"). With no gang or sociological agendas to their lyrical content, the BEPs aim only to unite musical communities, serving up crowd pleasers designed to break down the barriers between true hip-hop and the charts: this is radio-friendly rap that doesn't veer too far over the slickness line (à la Puffy). And it works. The mixing of commercial tunes with the hardcore integrity of tracks like "On My Own" (feat. Les Nubian and Mos Def) and "Cali to New York" (feat. De La Soul) is seamless. It matters not the style, it's the quality that counts--and on that front, Bridging The Gaps is supremely blessed. --Dan Gennoe
Advantages: Funky rhythms and soothing rhymes Disadvantages: Lacking in quality and rather bland
...need to know is that BRIDGING THE GAP doesn't compare with ELEPHUNK. The opening track on BRIDGING THE GAP oozes with groove, and the whole album is generally funky. But the funk doesn't necessarily make this album good. The hip hop element is generally quite weak, and the songs are shallow and without any real meaning or passion. The backing vocals can be aggravating and repetitive, and many of the melodies are hastily put together and poorly thought ... ...From the first track on BRIDGING THE GAP the listener doesn't real feel like it's going anywhere. All in all, this is worth a buy if you have enough money to spare. It will give you a healthy alternative to other more usual forms of hip hop (because this album is indeed original) and acts as quite a good chill-out album. Don't expect any lightning quick rapping or groundbreaking song writing here though, and be prepared to be slightly disappointed ...
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Album Notes: Black Eyed Peas: Will.i.am (vocals, Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet, Hammond B-3 organ, Moog synthezizer, programming); Apl.de.ap (programming); Taboo.
Album Reviews: Rolling Stone (10/12/00, p.90) - 3 stars out of 5 - \"...A more organic-feeling representation of their considerable skills and vision. Uncluttered but muscular production, deft samples and smart rhymes ensure repeated listenings...\"
Titles on disc 1
1.: BEP Empire
2.: Weekend - Black Eyed Peas & Esthero
3.: Get Original - Black Eyed Peas & Chali 2Na
4.: Hot - Black Eyed Peas & Chali 2Na
5.: Cali To New York - Black Eyed Peas & De La Soul
6.: Magic
7.: Little Little
8.: Own My Own - Black Eyed Peas & Les Nubian/Mos Def
9.: Release
10.: Bridging The Gap
11.: Go Go
12.: Rap Song - Black Eyed Peas & Wyclef
13.: It's On
14.: Tell Your Mama Come
15.: Request Line - Black Eyed Peas & Macy Gray
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